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Cars2005 Honda Insight: America's 1st Hybrid and Fuel Efficient Vehicle with Top quality Honda Parts from Parts Train
by:
Jenny McLane
Since it was introduced back in 2002, Honda Insight's 1.0-liter three-cylinder fuel engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) motor-generator have been modified, and the CVT model's final driving magnitude relation is well lower, at 5.69:1 compared to 3.21 for the manual, to take advantage of the CVT's wider-spread "gear'' ratios.
Powered by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA™) system that pairs a 3-cylinder VTEC™-E engine with an electric motor, the Insight comes fully loaded with dual front airbags (SRS), power windows, mirrors and door locks, a remote entry system, AM/FM stereo cassette, alloy wheels and more more.
Like a turbocharger, the IMA motor-generator is called to action once
extra power is needful for acceleration and hill climbing, and feels like a low-pressure turbo. Unlike at turbo, the motor becomes a generator once
braking or coasting, which recharges the nickel metal-hydride battery pack
The Honda Insight gains efficiency not only by its drivetrain but by light weight and clear aerodynamics. Curb weight is less than 2,000 lbs even as with the CVT and air learning (standard on the CVT model, elective with the standard transmission).
Like another hybrids, the Insight's engine stops once
the car is stopped-up at a light or in traffic, conducive greatly to fuel economy. The Insight achieves EPA city/highway fuel economy ratings of 60/66 (manual) and 57/56 (CVT) mpg, respectively.
The 2005 2006 Honda Insight runs a 1.0-liter, I3, 67-horsepower, hybrid engine whose mileage specs are 61-mpg in the city and 68-mpg on the highway. Putt power to the wheels, Honda links a 5-speed instructions transmission with overdrive as standard equipment. The Hatchback with A/C and CVT is equipped with a standard 1.0-liter, I3, 65-horsepower, hybrid engine whose fuel-efficient configuration achieves 57-mpg in the city and 56-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Standard features include alloy Wheels, AM/FM Radio, Anti-Lock Brakes, Anti-Theft Vehicle, Cassette, Driver Air Bag, Keyless Entry/Unlock, Rider Air Bag, Rear Defogger, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Tachometer.
The Honda Insight has safety-cage construction with front and rear crumple zones, side-impact protection, dual airbags and antilock brakes.
You can now shop for discount car parts and accessories from Parts Train's online performance or OEM Replacement car parts catalog at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/HONDA . In stock are thousands of Honda parts for all enthusiasts. Find OEM Honda car parts, new aftermarket parts, Honda performance parts, and more. From engine and radiator parts to filters, wipers, car body parts and trim and a whole lot more, you wish find everything to repair and maintain your Honda.
Just just about the author:
Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a bent for research on cars and thing
and everything just about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.
http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/HONDA
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